67TH Annual
The 67th Annual Great River Road Run is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Alton, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
The race is a 10-mile or 5 K out-and-back on the Great River Road in Alton, IL. It is a flat course with beautiful scenery. This year, we are adding a virtual option for those who are unable to attend our event in person. We would like to expand our registration to those who haven't heard of us. We will send you a race t-shirt and medal after the in-person event concludes.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
25,430
as of 2023
City Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 67th Annual Great River Road Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
18
Days to train
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.


The 67th Annual Great River Road Run
Nov 28, 2026